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Medilodge Of Alpena

Medilodge Of Alpena is a nursing home community in Alpena, MI.

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  • Interior

    A bright dining area with round tables adorned with white tablecloths and floral centerpieces, complemented by large windows and decorative curtains.

  • Outdoors

    A wooden gazebo in a beautifully landscaped garden with colorful trees and flowers.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining area featuring a stone fireplace and neatly set tables with wooden chairs.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, lamp, and large window overlooking an outdoor area.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed, armchairs, and warm lighting.

  • Trees

    A wooden gazebo surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and plants, set on a sunny day.

  • Windows

    A serene therapy room featuring a massage table, recliner chair, and natural lighting from a window with curtains.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area featuring a stone fireplace and elegantly set tables.

  • Television

    A cozy living room with a television on a wooden cabinet, surrounded by sofas and a lamp.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A therapy room equipped with various rehabilitation and exercise equipment.

  • Rug

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, table, and a patterned rug.

  • Healthcare

    A clean and organized hospital room with two beds and a window.

  • Fitness

    A physical therapy room equipped with various exercise machines and tools for rehabilitation.

301 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Alpena

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up daily

Many residents’ families describe staff as kind, helpful, and respectful.

Across multiple reviews, families and visitors say staff treat residents with dignity and check in regularly. Several comments highlight responsiveness when concerns come up, and others describe a friendly, welcoming feel on day-to-day visits. A few reviews also mention staff shortages or training gaps, but even those tend to distinguish between friendliness and the level of follow-through.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent plus

Several reviewers praise the facility’s cleanliness and order.

Many reviews mention that the building looks clean, including rooms, hallways, and gathering spaces. A number of people also say it doesn’t have an unpleasant nursing-home smell. There are also negative cleanliness remarks in a couple of reviews, but the overall theme in the positive comments is consistent.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care delivery and medication follow-through

Some families report medication and care follow-through problems.

Several critical reviews describe medication being late or missed, including situations where timing did not match written instructions. Other negative comments raise concerns about communication and whether medical requirements were followed between provider visits. While other reviews say care improved residents’ health and needs were met, the medication-and-follow-through complaints are recurring enough to stand out.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor garden matter

Residents and visitors describe activities and an outdoor garden as highlights.

A few reviews mention organized daily activities and a supportive atmosphere that helps residents stay engaged. Families also point to an outdoor garden that visitors appreciated, including moments of feeling “at home.” Since community activities and day trips are offered, these review comments align with what the facility is set up to provide.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Food reviews are mixed, with some residents saying it needs improvement.

Some families say food needs improvement, while others describe it as impressive or acceptable for their loved one. A review specifically notes having to have meals reheated and another mentions not bringing visitors “tasty treats” during meal time. Meal preparation and restaurant-style dining are offered, but the reviews suggest quality and consistency may vary.

  • A bright dining area with round tables adorned with white tablecloths and floral centerpieces, complemented by large windows and decorative curtains.
  • A cozy dining area featuring a stone fireplace and neatly set tables with wooden chairs.
  • A cozy dining area featuring a stone fireplace and elegantly set tables.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 132 resident community capacity 132 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Alpena County Regional (5 miles away) Alpena County Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Great Lakes Heart Center of Alpena (0.1 miles)
  • Alpena Orthopaedic Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Alpena Surgical Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Alpena Urology (0.1 miles)
  • Long Rapids Family Care (0.1 miles)
  • Great Lakes ENT Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Medical Specialists of Alpena (0.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall (0.1 miles)
  • Word of Life Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • All Saints Parish (1.2 miles)
  • St Anne Catholic Church (1.2 miles)
  • Church of Christ (1.2 miles)
  • St Anne (1.6 miles)
  • Living Hope Church (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Internal Medicine Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Davita Alpena Dialysis (0.3 miles)
  • Midmichigan Health (0.6 miles)
  • Alpena Regional Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • MidMichigan Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • Alpena General Hospital (0.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Endeavor Aircraft (0.1 miles)
  • Superior Auto Rentals (0.4 miles)
  • U-Haul (0.8 miles)
  • U-Haul (0.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Duck Park (0.4 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.2 miles)
  • Beaver Lake County Park (1.3 miles)
  • Island Park (1.4 miles)
  • Veteran S Memorial Park Alpena (1.8 miles)
  • Thomson Park (1.8 miles)
  • Culligan Plaza (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sneakers (0.5 miles)
  • Twin Acres-Nineteenth Hole (0.6 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (1 miles)
  • Chee Peng Chinese Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • Naylor's 10th Avenue Bar and Grill (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Lefave Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Alcona Health Center Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Neiman's Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Biggby Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Royal Knight Theater (2 miles)

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